Nigerian Military Denies Boko Haram Ceasefire Claims

The Nigerian military has firmly denied reports of a ceasefire with Boko Haram, specifically a faction led by Bakura Doro, which was said to have contributed to a temporary calm in the North-East. During a security briefing in Abuja, Director of Defence Information Samaila Uba stated that military operations against terrorists and kidnappers would persist.

He highlighted the military's achievements, including the neutralization of 435 terrorists and bandits, the arrest of 809 suspects, and the rescue of 717 kidnapped victims during operations in September and October. Uba asserted that the military's efforts were not limited to Boko Haram and ISWAP but also targeted other armed criminal groups.

He noted that the movement of insurgents into previously less active areas was a sign of the military's impact, and assured that the Armed Forces were actively identifying new locations to prevent insurgents from establishing bases. Uba reiterated that there was no ceasefire and that the military would continue to apply pressure on criminal elements.